Man of God, 26

 

~ Truthful, 1 ~

 

Series Introduction ~ As you consider each of the characteristics of a person of God it would be wise to examine yourself to see how you measure up.

 

Scripture ~ “Therefore, putting away lying, ‘Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,’ for we are members of one another” (Ephesians 4:25).

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

 

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Jesus Was Rejected, 25

 

~ Jesus Was Beaten, 1 ~

 

This Series ~ Jesus Christ came to earth to save sinners. He lived a sinless life. He was a truly righteous man. But He was rejected by mankind. He died a cruel, painful death as a penalty for our sins. Those who now accept Him and trust Him for eternal salvation will live forever with Him without any more pains or sadness.

 

Scripture ~ “Just as many were astonished at you, so His visage was marred more than any man, and His form more than the sons of men” (Isaiah 52:14).

 

“Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken,

smitten by God, and afflicted.

 

⁵ “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:4-5).

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Valentines 2026

 

~ The Best Of Three ~

 

Scripture ~ “Now abide faith, hope, and love, these three; but the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13).

 

Comment ~ It is interesting that the Bible declares that love is greater than either the essentials of faith and hope!

 

What do you suppose makes love so much more important?

 

First, consider that it is what motivated the Father to send His only Son to die for you and me.

 

Second, without that sacrificial love, there could not be redemption and salvation for mankind. Not only would we be without love, but also without the redemption that was precipitated by love, there would also be no faith, and no hope.

 

Reality ~ Nothing else matters, without love. Love is the foundation for every good thing in our lives!

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Benefits For God’s People, 58

 

~ Your Name Is Recorded In Heaven ~

 

Series Information ~ The Bible is full of promises to those who have trusted in God as their only true source of salvation.  Most of the 100+ posts in this series are exclusively for God’s family.  These postings are far from an exhaustive list!  It is important to realize you are not a member of God’s family unless you have made a specific intentional decision to trust Jesus Christ as your savior.  If you have not done that or are not sure if you have then I suggest you settle it today. Here is a good website which will help you: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/what-must-i-do-to-be-saved/ 

 

Series Theme Scripture ~ “For as many as are the promises of God, they all find their Yes [answer] in Him [Christ].  For this reason we also utter the Amen (so be it) to God through Him [in His Person and by His agency] to the glory of God” (2 Corinthians1:20 amp).

 

This Post Scripture ~ “Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, ‘Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.’

 

^18 “And He said to them, ‘I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. ¹⁹ Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. ²⁰ Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven” (Luke 1:17-20).

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Bible Humor, 6

 

~ The Angels Greeting ~

 

Question ~ How do angels greet one another?

 

This Series ~ I hope these posts lighten your day as we take a light-hearted look at some Scripture verses and related spiritual topics. Some of these views of concepts may be well known to you, but hopefully others will be new.

 

Answer ~ “Ha-lo!”

 

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God Attribute, 208

 

~ God Speaks In Audible Voice ~

 

This Series ~ This series of posts looks at some of the many ways that God speaks.

 

Introductory Scriptures ~ “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear” {Luke 8:8).

 

Jesus Christ ~ And a cloud came and overshadowed them; and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, ‘This is My beloved Son. Hear Him’!” (Mark 9:7). “This is My Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” (Matthew 17:5 NIV).

 

Christians ~ “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me” (John 10:27).

 

Scripture ~ “Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour. ²⁸ Father, glorify Your name.”

 

“Then a voice came from heaven, saying, ‘I have both glorified it and will glorify it again.’

 

^29 ““Therefore the people who stood by and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, ‘An angel has spoken to Him.’

 

³⁰ “Jesus answered and said, ‘This voice did not come because of Me, but for your sake. ³¹ Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out. ³² And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.” ³³ This He said, signifying by what death He would die” (John 12:27-33).

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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